Vietnamese rescuers recover 15 more bodies in Venezuela earthquake response
The latest recovery brings the total number of victims found by the Vietnamese mission to 45 since its deployment to the disaster zone.
Developing strategic technologies: An urgent task for Vietnam’s future growth
Developing strategic technologies is a particularly urgent task that requires decisive action, from issuing policies to organising implementation and taking breakthrough actions to deliver tangible results. Successfully mastering strategic technologies will help transform Vietnam into a dynamic nation with internationally recognised technological capacity.
ASEAN’s priority is to maintain peaceful, stable environment for development: Top Vietnamese leader
Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving, increasingly complex and unpredictable regional and global environment, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stressed that ASEAN’s foremost priority is to preserve a peaceful and stable environment conducive to development, strengthen economic competitiveness and resilience, and improve the well-being of its people.
AFF highlights Vietnam’s role in fostering connected, proactive ASEAN: scholar
The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) demonstrates Vietnam’s growing role and standing in promoting a more synergised and proactively connected ASEAN, said Professor Vu Minh Khuong of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.
ASEAN must become active force in shaping new rules of era: Vietnamese PM
ASEAN must evolve from a participant in global trends into an active force helping shape the rules and standards of a rapidly changing world, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said at the opening of the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hanoi on June 9.
Green transition reshapes Ninh Binh’s tourism landscape
Ninh Binh’s green tourism efforts have gained increasing international recognition. In 2025, the Trang An Landscape Complex received Tripadvisor’s prestigious “Best of the Best” award, placing it among the top 1% of destinations worldwide. Tam Coc–Bich Dong and Bai Dinh Pagoda were also ranked among the world’s top 10% most popular destinations.
ASEAN must become active force in shaping new rules of era: Vietnamese PM
ASEAN should continue upholding the values that have underpinned its success - solidarity, resilience and unity in diversity, while embracing greater innovation in both thinking and action. The bloc should remain firm in its principles while becoming more agile in its responses to emerging challenges and opportunities, said PM Le Minh Hung.
Digital transformation fuels demand for cybersecurity talent
According to the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA), cyberattacks are rising in both frequency and severity. Attackers are targeting critical infrastructure, personal data, and public services with increasingly advanced methods. This isn't just a technical glitch, but a systemic vulnerability requiring a workforce that can analyse and respond in real time.
Vietnam demonstrates strong responsibility towards international community
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has affirmed Vietnam's demonstration of a strong sense of responsibility to the international community through its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Party official urges Farmers’ Union to drive innovation, place farmers at centre of development
Farmers must be regarded as the centre, key stakeholder, goal, and driving force of all activities of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union, said Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu.
Da Nang fireworks festival lights up cultural heritage
On June 6 evening, the second competition night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026, themed “Heritage”, took place along the banks of the Han River, attracting large crowds of residents and visitors.
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 advances peace, prosperity, and a people-centred vision
This year’s theme reflects ASEAN’s need to act with greater unity, imagination, and practical ambition at a time of deep global uncertainty. It underscores the belief that ASEAN’s future must be shaped together - with peace as the foundation of regional stability, prosperity as the driver of sustainable development, and people at the center of regional cooperation.
Vietnam’s industrial production records strongest five-month growth in four years
Vietnam’s industrial production maintained strong momentum in the first five months of 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 9.1% year-on-year, the highest growth rate for the period in the past four years, according to the Ministry of Finance’s National Statistics Office (NSO).
Trade turnover up 25% in first five months of 2026
Vietnam’s total trade turnover hit 445.12 billion USD in the first five months of 2026, marking a 25% increase from a year earlier. Exports grew 19.5%, while imports surged 30.8% year-on-year.
Vietnamese PM hosts welcome ceremony for Lao counterpart
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations on September 5, 1962, the two nations have maintained close and enduring ties, demonstrating unwavering solidarity and mutual support in their respective causes of national construction and defence.
Vietnam, Laos foster great friendship, strategic cohesion
Vietnam and Laos will continue to stand together, share strategic interests, support each other’s development and coordinate closely in addressing common challenges. The Vietnam–Laos relationship remains an invaluable legacy and an exceptional model of international cooperation and shared development in the new era.
Hanoi bets on aviation network to power economy
The capital’s newly approved master plan places aviation infrastructure at the centre of long-term economic development, with a second international airport and low-altitude transport network expected to reshape urban growth, logistics and high-tech industries.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks to unlock potential of night-time economy
Despite its vibrant lifestyle and strong demand for entertainment, Ho Chi Minh City’s night-time economy has yet to realise its full potential.
Hanoi’s century plan: Advancing modern, standardised education network
Hanoi’s 100-year master plan, approved under Decision No. 2512/QD-UBND, sets out to modernise and standardise education infrastructure, prioritising high-demand urban and industrial areas while aiming to eliminate school shortages.
Vietnam shows off homegrown humanoid robots in Austria
The event paired a robotics showcase with an innovation networking session, spotlighting Vietnamese companies’ research, development and technological mastery in robotics, automation and artificial intelligence.
Sun Group makes SITF 2026 debut with Phu Quoc flight promotions
For many years, the RoK has remained one of Vietnam’s largest international tourism markets. As travel demand between the two countries continues to grow strongly, Sun Group’s first participation at SITF is seen as a significant step in both the group’s international tourism promotion strategy and Vietnam’s broader efforts to attract global travelers.
